Question 1

All of the following are examples of enriching a job EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  allowing a component-assembler to work without close supervision. 
B)  assigning grocery store employees to cashier positions one month, stocking positions another month, and general maintenance positions another month with no change in pay. 
C)  giving daily work station production reports to an assembly line worker at that station. 
D)  assigning one hospital staff member to an in-patient's entire movement throughout the hospital. 
A)  allowing a component-assembler to work without close supervision. 
B)  assigning grocery store employees to cashier positions one month, stocking positions another month, and general maintenance positions another month with no change in pay. 
C)  giving daily work station production reports to an assembly line worker at that station. 
D)  assigning one hospital staff member to an in-patient's entire movement throughout the hospital. B

Question 2

Workers who work primarily out of their homes are classified as independent employees,because normal managerial supervision cannot take place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A work flow analysis BEGINS with

Accepted Answer

A)  an examination of the quantity and quality of the desired and actual outputs. 
B)  analysis of job descriptions and job specifications. 
C)  evaluating the activities, i.e., the tasks and jobs involved. 
D)  assessing the inputs, i.e., the people, material, data, equipment that are used. 
A)  an examination of the quantity and quality of the desired and actual outputs. 
B)  analysis of job descriptions and job specifications. 
C)  evaluating the activities, i.e., the tasks and jobs involved. 
D)  assessing the inputs, i.e., the people, material, data, equipment that are used. A

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the Position Analysis Questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

A)  It consists of checklists pertaining to job dimensions. 
B)  It must be administered by an SME (Subject Matter Expert). 
C)  It focuses on job-oriented elements of the technical aspects of the work. 
D)  It is one of the most time-consuming methods of gathering job data. 
A)  It consists of checklists pertaining to job dimensions. 
B)  It must be administered by an SME (Subject Matter Expert). 
C)  It focuses on job-oriented elements of the technical aspects of the work. 
D)  It is one of the most time-consuming methods of gathering job data.

Question 5

Observation would be an appropriate data collection method for job analysis for an assembly line job in a food processing plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A Baby Boomer manager of a Generation Y subordinate may

Accepted Answer

A)  find that the subordinate is overly risk-averse. 
B)  realize that the subordinate's technological skills do not transfer effectively to the workplace. 
C)  be irritated by the subordinate's constant questioning. 
D)  be surprised that the subordinate places a low value on monetary rewards. 
A)  find that the subordinate is overly risk-averse. 
B)  realize that the subordinate's technological skills do not transfer effectively to the workplace. 
C)  be irritated by the subordinate's constant questioning. 
D)  be surprised that the subordinate places a low value on monetary rewards.

Question 7

____ employees work from remote locations via electronic computing and telecommunications equipment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Remote 
B)  Contingent 
C)  Teleworking 
D)  Pseudo 
A)  Remote 
B)  Contingent 
C)  Teleworking 
D)  Pseudo

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The increase in multiculturalism is decreasing the amount of effort HR must spend on diversity issues, since the "melting pot" effect is erasing the differences among individuals. 
B)  By 2050 whites will make up less than half the population of the U.S. 
C)  Diversity is a concept that applies exclusively to U.S. employers with workers who are located in the U.S. 
D)  As older individuals retire out of the active workforce, diversity will be less of an HR management issue, since most employees who are uncomfortable with women and minorities are older. 
A)  The increase in multiculturalism is decreasing the amount of effort HR must spend on diversity issues, since the "melting pot" effect is erasing the differences among individuals. 
B)  By 2050 whites will make up less than half the population of the U.S. 
C)  Diversity is a concept that applies exclusively to U.S. employers with workers who are located in the U.S. 
D)  As older individuals retire out of the active workforce, diversity will be less of an HR management issue, since most employees who are uncomfortable with women and minorities are older.

Question 9

The ____ is composed of individuals who are assigned a cluster of tasks,duties,and responsibilities to be accomplished.This is the regular entity for the internal decision making process of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A)  special-purpose team 
B)  quality circle 
C)  self-directed work teams 
D)  strategic work groups. 
A)  special-purpose team 
B)  quality circle 
C)  self-directed work teams 
D)  strategic work groups.

Question 10

Individual capabilities that can be linked to enhanced performance by individuals or teams,are called

Accepted Answer

A)  competencies. 
B)  talents. 
C)  KSAs. 
D)  abilities. 
A)  competencies. 
B)  talents. 
C)  KSAs. 
D)  abilities.

Question 11

Information that can be helpful in distinguishing between jobs in a job analysis include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the social prestige of the job. 
B)  interactions the job holder must have with others. 
C)  the financial impact of the job on the organization. 
D)  the working conditions of the job. 
A)  the social prestige of the job. 
B)  interactions the job holder must have with others. 
C)  the financial impact of the job on the organization. 
D)  the working conditions of the job.

Question 12

The most accurate and uniform job descriptions and specifications are those written by managers and supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following HR policies would be LEAST effective in reducing environmental effects and energy costs created by the organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  telecommuting. 
B)  global virtual work teams. 
C)  flextime. 
D)  compressed work week. 
A)  telecommuting. 
B)  global virtual work teams. 
C)  flextime. 
D)  compressed work week.

Question 14

A disadvantage for employees who telecommute is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  are less productive than employees who work on-site because of lack of access to company resources. 
B)  may have lower motivation because they are not physically present at company facilities. 
C)  are assigned heavier workloads than employees who are directly supervised, so there is a higher level of overwork. 
D)  are viewed by managers as less committed to their work and the organization. 
A)  are less productive than employees who work on-site because of lack of access to company resources. 
B)  may have lower motivation because they are not physically present at company facilities. 
C)  are assigned heavier workloads than employees who are directly supervised, so there is a higher level of overwork. 
D)  are viewed by managers as less committed to their work and the organization.

Question 15

Job ____ refers to organizing tasks,duties,and responsibilities into a productive unit of work.

Accepted Answer

A)  structuring 
B)  design 
C)  re-engineering 
D)  configuration 
A)  structuring 
B)  design 
C)  re-engineering 
D)  configuration

Question 16

The components of job specifications should provide information necessary to determine what accommodations might and might not be possible under ADA regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When the depth of a job is increased by adding responsibility for planning,organizing,controlling,and evaluating the job,____ has occurred.

Accepted Answer

A)  job enlargement 
B)  task significance 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  job enhancement 
A)  job enlargement 
B)  task significance 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  job enhancement

Question 18

Contingent workers are temporary employees of an organization who are entitled to the same benefits and pay as regular employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A distinctive,identifiable work activity composed of motions is a

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility. 
B)  job. 
C)  task. 
D)  duty. 
A)  responsibility. 
B)  job. 
C)  task. 
D)  duty.

Question 20

With respect to observation as a job analysis technique,

Accepted Answer

A)  the method is limited to jobs that have a complete and observable job cycle. 
B)  the job incumbent should be unaware that he/she is being observed, otherwise the incumbent's behavior will not be normal. 
C)  almost all traditional jobs can be analyzed with this technique. 
D)  in order to be valid and reliable, observation must be continuous, not based on sampling. 
A)  the method is limited to jobs that have a complete and observable job cycle. 
B)  the job incumbent should be unaware that he/she is being observed, otherwise the incumbent's behavior will not be normal. 
C)  almost all traditional jobs can be analyzed with this technique. 
D)  in order to be valid and reliable, observation must be continuous, not based on sampling.

All of the following are examples of enriching a job EXCEPT

Workers who work primarily out of their homes are classified as independent employees,because normal managerial supervision cannot take place.

A work flow analysis BEGINS with

Which of the following is true of the Position Analysis Questionnaire?

Observation would be an appropriate data collection method for job analysis for an assembly line job in a food processing plant.

A Baby Boomer manager of a Generation Y subordinate may

____ employees work from remote locations via electronic computing and telecommunications equipment.

Which of the following statements is true?

The ____ is composed of individuals who are assigned a cluster of tasks,duties,and responsibilities to be accomplished.This is the regular entity for the internal decision making process of the firm.

Individual capabilities that can be linked to enhanced performance by individuals or teams,are called

Information that can be helpful in distinguishing between jobs in a job analysis include all of the following EXCEPT

The most accurate and uniform job descriptions and specifications are those written by managers and supervisors.

Which of the following HR policies would be LEAST effective in reducing environmental effects and energy costs created by the organizations?

A disadvantage for employees who telecommute is that they

Job ____ refers to organizing tasks,duties,and responsibilities into a productive unit of work.

The components of job specifications should provide information necessary to determine what accommodations might and might not be possible under ADA regulations.

When the depth of a job is increased by adding responsibility for planning,organizing,controlling,and evaluating the job,____ has occurred.

Contingent workers are temporary employees of an organization who are entitled to the same benefits and pay as regular employees.

A distinctive,identifiable work activity composed of motions is a

With respect to observation as a job analysis technique,

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Strategic HR Management and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Human Resource Planning and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent Management

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Incentive Plans and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union/Management Relations

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Exam 4: Workers,Jobs,and Job Analysis

All of the following are examples of enriching a job EXCEPT

Workers who work primarily out of their homes are classified as independent employees,because normal managerial supervision cannot take place.

A work flow analysis BEGINS with

Which of the following is true of the Position Analysis Questionnaire?

Observation would be an appropriate data collection method for job analysis for an assembly line job in a food processing plant.

A Baby Boomer manager of a Generation Y subordinate may

____ employees work from remote locations via electronic computing and telecommunications equipment.

Which of the following statements is true?

The ____ is composed of individuals who are assigned a cluster of tasks,duties,and responsibilities to be accomplished.This is the regular entity for the internal decision making process of the firm.

Individual capabilities that can be linked to enhanced performance by individuals or teams,are called

Information that can be helpful in distinguishing between jobs in a job analysis include all of the following EXCEPT

The most accurate and uniform job descriptions and specifications are those written by managers and supervisors.

Which of the following HR policies would be LEAST effective in reducing environmental effects and energy costs created by the organizations?

A disadvantage for employees who telecommute is that they

Job ____ refers to organizing tasks,duties,and responsibilities into a productive unit of work.

The components of job specifications should provide information necessary to determine what accommodations might and might not be possible under ADA regulations.

When the depth of a job is increased by adding responsibility for planning,organizing,controlling,and evaluating the job,____ has occurred.

Contingent workers are temporary employees of an organization who are entitled to the same benefits and pay as regular employees.

A distinctive,identifiable work activity composed of motions is a

With respect to observation as a job analysis technique,

Human Resource Management in Organizations

Strategic HR Management and Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Human Resource Planning and Retention

Recruiting and Labor Markets

Selecting Human Resources

Training Human Resources

Talent Management

Performance Management and Appraisal

Total Rewards and Compensation

Incentive Plans and Executive Compensation

Managing Employee Benefits

Risk Management and Worker Protection

Employee Rights and Responsibilities

Union/Management Relations

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